RefWorks Subscription
September 1, 2020
The Syracuse University Libraries will be canceling our subscription to RefWorks effective February 28, 2021. The decision was made based on a team review on the use of RefWorks and other newer citation managers, due to low use, a rising subscription cost, and the number of freely available citation and reference management tools with more ...Libraries Implements Remote Lab for Online Students, Laptops Available for Borrowing
August 20, 2020
Like other units across Syracuse University’s campus, including Information Technology Services, Syracuse University Libraries has implemented a RemoteLab service for online students to access computers in Bird and Carnegie Library from any location on or off campus via an Internet connection. This service will be available throughout the Fall 2020 semester and enables the Libraries to utilize ...Libraries Updated Delivery Process
August 5, 2020
For the fall 2020 semester, the Libraries will be providing new faculty delivery service options that include UPS mail delivery to faculty residences and a request and hold pickup option from either Bird, Carnegie, or King+King Architecture Library (for those with access to Slocum Hall only). These services are designed to improve safety and comply ...Libraries’ Fall 2020 Hours and User Services
August 5, 2020
Note: Hours were updated on August 26 to accommodate students with virtual 8 a.m. classes and three weekend class dates. Syracuse University Libraries will be reopening for the Fall 2020 semester for current student, faculty, and staff with a valid Syracuse University or SUNY-ESF identification card. Fall hours will take effect Monday, August 24 and run ...Tarida Anantachai Appointed Interim Head of Department of Learning and Academic Engagement
August 4, 2020
Tarida Anantachai has been appointed Interim Head of the Department of Learning and Academic Engagement at Syracuse University Libraries effective July 1, 2020. Tarida succeeds Lesley Pease, former head of Learning Commons, who recently retired. The Department of Learning and Academic Engagement oversees student engagement services, many of which are offered on the Lower Level, ...“Dr. Sarah ‘Sally’ Short: Long on Life” Audio Documentary
July 24, 2020
Syracuse University Libraries’ Sound Beat: Access Audio and Falk College recently partnered to produce a vibrant audio documentary featuring Professor Emerita Dr. Sarah “Sally” Short, an academic trailblazer in nutrition and proud Orange alumna whose dedicated teaching career at Syracuse University spanned more than 50 years. The audio documentary was released for free access via ...Libraries Updated Course Reserves Process
July 15, 2020
For the fall 2020 semester, the Libraries will be providing reserves materials electronically to ensure that all students, on and off campus, can access these materials easily and safely. All requests should be submitted through the Libraries’ reserves system. With this shift from physical to electronic items on reserve, the Libraries will provide and purchase ...Juan Denzer Appointed Engineering and Computer Science Librarian
July 7, 2020
Juan Denzer joined Syracuse University Libraries as its new engineering and computer science librarian on June 29, 2020. In this role, Juan is a member of the Libraries’ instruction team in the Department of Research and Scholarship. Juan holds a Master of Library and Information Science from State University of New York at Buffalo and ...Todd B. Rubin ’04 (School of Architecture) Supports Innovation, Diversity, and Inclusion through Gift to LaunchPad
July 6, 2020
Todd B. Rubin ’04 (School of Architecture), Minister of Evolution and President of The Republic of Tea, is making an impactful gift to Syracuse University to support innovation, diversity, and inclusion through a multi-year commitment to the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad). Personal gifts, along with a gift through his ...Libraries Announce Several Promotions
July 2, 2020
Syracuse University Libraries announces several promotions effective July 1, 2020: Brett Barrie, Assistant Catalog Librarian, Acquisitions and Cataloging, has been promoted from assistant librarian to senior assistant librarian. John Stawarz, Online Learning Librarian, Learning Commons, has been promoted from assistant librarian to senior assistant librarian. Nicole Westerdahl, Reference and Access Services Librarian, Special Collections Research Center, has been ...